2008-2009 Season
Vancouver Giants were 57-10-5 in the 2008-09 WHL season with 119 points, 2nd overall.
2008-2009 Vancouver Giants Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #29 | 37 | 1989 | Priddis, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 212 | L | |||
| #33 | 35 | 1991 | Victoria, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 161 | R | |||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #4 | 38 | 1988 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 216 | L | |||
| #7 | 37 | 1989 | Long Beach, CA, USA | 6'1" | 192 | R | |||
| #25 | 36 | 1990 | Martensville, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | R | |||
| #8 | 35 | 1991 | Nanaimo, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | |||
| #38 | 35 | 1991 | Bruderheim, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 179 | R | |||
| #28 | 37 | 1989 | Westlock, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 192 | R | |||
| #25 | 37 | 1989 | Lethbridge, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 207 | L | |||
| #5 | 38 | 1988 | Saskatoon, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 196 | R | |||
| #34 | 34 | 1992 | Port Moody, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 172 | R | |||
| #15 | 37 | 1989 | Delta, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 187 | L | |||
| #6 | 34 | 1992 | Victoria, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 179 | L | |||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #26 | 34 | 1992 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | 6'1" | 205 | L | |||
| #20 | 37 | 1989 | Richmond, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 174 | L | |||
| #10 | 36 | 1990 | Provost, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 207 | L | |||
| #14 | 36 | 1990 | Trail, BC, CAN | 5'10" | 183 | R | |||
| #18 | 36 | 1990 | Magnitogorsk, RUS | 6'1" | 198 | L | |||
| #11 | 34 | 1992 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 5'9" | 183 | R | |||
| #22 | 35 | 1991 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 5'9" | 181 | L | |||
| #9 | 35 | 1991 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 218 | L | |||
| #27 | 36 | 1990 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 205 | R | |||
| #23 | 35 | 1991 | Nove Zamky, SVK | 6'2" | 218 | L | |||
| #21 | 36 | 1989 | Victoria, BC, CAN | 5'9" | 185 | R | |||
| #17 | 37 | 1988 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 207 | L | |||
| #16 | 35 | 1990 | Maple Ridge, BC, CAN | 5'10" | 174 | L | |||
| #12 | 37 | 1989 | Salmon Arm, BC, CAN | 5'9" | 154 | L | |||
| #32 | 34 | 1992 | Saskatoon, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 194 | L | |||
| #19 | 36 | 1990 | Saskatoon, SK, CAN | 6'4" | 201 | L | |||
2008-2009 Vancouver Giants Staff
- Head Coach
Don Hay - Asst. Coach
Chad Scharff - Asst. Coach
Jaroslav Svejkovsky - General Manager
Scott Bonner - Asst. Equipment Manager
Mac Stewart - Conditioning Coach
Ian Gallagher - Dir. of Player Personnel
Jason Ripplinger - Equipment Manager
Grant Ferguson - Ex. VP of Hockey Operations
Scott Bonner - Franchise Owner
Lewis Bublé - Franchise Owner
Michael Bublé - Franchise Owner
Gordie Howe - Franchise Owner
Pat Quinn - Franchise Owner
Sultan Thiara - Franchise Owner
Ron Toigo - Head Athletic Trainer
Cory Cameron
Stories
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2008-2009 Vancouver Giants Demographics
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Vancouver Giants Facts
- Plays in
- Western Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Maroon + Black + Grey + White
- Town
- Langley, BC, CAN
Map
- Founded
- 2001
2008-2009 Vancouver Giants Roster Facts
- Nationalities
25 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
- Experience
- Vancouver Giants: 2 665 GP
AHL: 4 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Langley Events Centre
- Location
- Langley, BC
- Capacity
- 5 276
- Construction Year
- 2009

Vancouver Giants Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2026 01:05 AM UTC | - | WHL | ||
| 09/20/2026 02:00 AM UTC | - | WHL | ||
| 03/22/2026 02:00 AM UTC | 3 - 4 (OT 60:15) | WHL | ||
| 03/21/2026 02:00 AM UTC | 7 - 3 | WHL | ||
| 03/16/2026 12:05 AM UTC | 2 - 3 (OT 64:28) | WHL |
Latest Transactions
09/18/2026
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Leaving forVernon Vipers
09/16/2026
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09/13/2026
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Joining fromEverett Silvertips
09/08/2026
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Joining fromSherbrooke Phoenix
08/31/2026
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08/27/2026
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Leaving forOkotoks Oilers
08/21/2026
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Joining fromTri-City Americans
Vancouver Giants History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | WHL | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 3 | - |
| 2025-2026 | WHL | 68 | 25 | 39 | - | - | 4 | 196 | 282 | 54 | 0.79 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2024-2025 | WHL | 68 | 34 | 26 | - | - | 8 | 252 | 246 | 76 | 1.12 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 32 | 32 | - | - | 4 | 222 | 249 | 68 | 1 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 28 | 32 | - | - | 8 | 188 | 238 | 64 | 0.94 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2021-2022 | WHL | 68 | 24 | 39 | - | - | 5 | 185 | 254 | 53 | 0.78 | 3 | Division Final loss |
| 2020-2021 | WHL | 22 | 12 | 10 | - | - | 0 | 71 | 59 | 24 | 1.09 | 3 | No playoffs held |
| 2019-2020 | WHL | 62 | 32 | 24 | - | - | 6 | 189 | 166 | 70 | 1.13 | 3 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | WHL | 68 | 48 | 15 | - | - | 5 | 228 | 162 | 101 | 1.49 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2017-2018 | WHL | 72 | 36 | 27 | - | - | 9 | 233 | 257 | 81 | 1.13 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2016-2017 | WHL | 72 | 20 | 46 | - | - | 6 | 183 | 296 | 46 | 0.64 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2015-2016 | WHL | 72 | 23 | 40 | - | - | 9 | 199 | 273 | 55 | 0.76 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2014-2015 | WHL | 72 | 27 | 41 | - | - | 4 | 189 | 251 | 58 | 0.81 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2013-2014 | WHL | 72 | 32 | 29 | - | - | 11 | 234 | 248 | 75 | 1.04 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
| 2012-2013 | WHL | 72 | 21 | 49 | - | - | 2 | 197 | 299 | 44 | 0.61 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2011-2012 | WHL | 72 | 40 | 26 | - | - | 6 | 255 | 234 | 86 | 1.19 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2010-2011 | WHL | 72 | 35 | 32 | 4 | - | 1 | 236 | 251 | 75 | 1.04 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2009-2010 | WHL | 72 | 41 | 25 | - | - | 6 | 267 | 211 | 88 | 1.22 | 10 | Conference Final loss |
| 2008-2009 | WHL | 72 | 57 | 10 | - | - | 5 | 319 | 151 | 119 | 1.65 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
| 2007-2008 | WHL | 72 | 49 | 15 | - | - | 8 | 250 | 155 | 106 | 1.47 | 3 | Conference SF loss |
| 2006-2007 | WHL | 72 | 45 | 17 | - | - | 10 | 245 | 143 | 100 | 1.39 | 4 | Final loss |
| 2005-2006 | WHL | 72 | 47 | 19 | - | - | 6 | 252 | 156 | 100 | 1.39 | 3 | Champion |
| 2004-2005 | WHL | 72 | 34 | 30 | 4 | - | 4 | 212 | 205 | 76 | 1.06 | 12 | Conference QF loss |
| 2003-2004 | WHL | 72 | 33 | 24 | 9 | - | 6 | 215 | 196 | 81 | 1.13 | 7 | Conference SF loss |
| 2002-2003 | WHL | 72 | 26 | 37 | 5 | - | 4 | 217 | 292 | 61 | 0.85 | 16 | Conference QF loss |
| 2001-2002 | WHL | 72 | 13 | 49 | 6 | - | 4 | 198 | 365 | 36 | 0.5 | 19 | Did not make playoffs |
Vancouver Giants Tournament Statistics
| season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 | 2 | Champion |
| 2005-2006 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0.67 | 3 | Semifinal loss |
Vancouver Giants Stars And Cult Players
Triston Grant (F)
Adam Courchaine (F)
Nick Tarnasky (F)
Andrej Meszaros (D)
Andrew Ladd (F)
Brett Festerling (D)
Marek Schwarz (G)
Mark Fistric (D)
Gilbert Brulé (F)
Kenndal McArdle (F)
Mario Bliznak (F)
Brendan Mikkelson (D)
Cody Franson (D)
Milan Lucic (F)
Spencer Machacek (F)
Casey Pierro-Zabotel (F)
Michal Repik (F)
Jon Blum (D)
Tyson Sexsmith (G)
James Wright (F)
Evander Kane (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | HC Plzen U20 | Extraliga junioru | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Shanghai Dragons | KHL | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | Kiekko-Espoo | Liiga | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | HC Lugano U21 | Swiss U21-Elit | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | HKM Zvolen | Extraliga | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | Grizzlys Wolfsburg | DEL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | Eisbären Berlin | DEL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Herning Blue Fox | Metal Ligaen | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Eisbären Berlin | Champions HL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | HK Nitra | Champions HL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 18.04 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 18.70 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.00 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.83 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'1" | 187 lbs | 18.80 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 244 | 136 | 144 | 280 | |
| 2. | 241 | 126 | 147 | 273 | |
| 3. | 295 | 86 | 136 | 222 | |
| 4. | 283 | 96 | 124 | 220 | |
| 5. | 285 | 127 | 91 | 218 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 244 | 136 | 144 | 280 | |
| 2. | 285 | 127 | 91 | 218 | |
| 3. | 241 | 126 | 147 | 273 | |
| 4. | 280 | 107 | 107 | 214 | |
| 5. | 162 | 99 | 98 | 197 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 248 | 49 | 155 | 204 | |
| 2. | 241 | 126 | 147 | 273 | |
| 3. | 244 | 136 | 144 | 280 | |
| 4. | 310 | 45 | 138 | 183 | |
| 5. | 295 | 86 | 136 | 222 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 232 | 42 | 76 | 713 | |
| 2. | 197 | 49 | 104 | 594 | |
| 3. | 193 | 16 | 41 | 542 | |
| 4. | 214 | 11 | 57 | 453 | |
| 5. | 281 | 62 | 184 | 416 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 310 | 45 | 138 | 183 | |
| 2. | 295 | 86 | 136 | 222 | |
| 3. | 294 | 59 | 57 | 116 | |
| 4. | 285 | 127 | 91 | 218 | |
| 5. | 283 | 96 | 124 | 220 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 35 | 25 | 49 | 1.40 | |
| 2. | 121 | 55 | 163 | 1.35 | |
| 3. | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 | |
| 4. | 162 | 99 | 197 | 1.22 | |
| 5. | 30 | 11 | 36 | 1.20 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2008-2009 | 72 | 36 | 115 | |
| 2. | 2009-2010 | 72 | 37 | 97 | |
| 3. | 2008-2009 | 61 | 48 | 96 | |
| 4. | 2010-2011 | 66 | 44 | 91 | |
| 5. | 2004-2005 | 70 | 39 | 87 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2017-2018 | 70 | 61 | 84 | |
| 2. | 2008-2009 | 61 | 48 | 96 | |
| 3. | 2010-2011 | 66 | 44 | 91 | |
| 4. | 2002-2003 | 71 | 43 | 85 | |
| 5. | 2009-2010 | 72 | 41 | 81 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2008-2009 | 72 | 79 | 115 | |
| 2. | 2009-2010 | 72 | 60 | 97 | |
| 3. | 2002-2003 | 70 | 53 | 82 | |
| 4. | 2008-2009 | 70 | 52 | 67 | |
| 5. | 2024-2025 | 66 | 51 | 72 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2003-2004 | 69 | 18 | 267 | |
| 2. | 2007-2008 | 62 | 18 | 239 | |
| 3. | 2001-2002 | 66 | 16 | 225 | |
| 4. | 2004-2005 | 66 | 13 | 213 | |
| 5. | 2002-2003 | 72 | 20 | 200 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections
| rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||||
| 1 | #3 | 07/20/2011 | - | 5'9" | 159 lbs | |
| 1 | #4 | 04/08/2011 | Kelowna, BC, CAN | 5'9" | 154 lbs | |
| 2 | #26 | 01/28/2011 | Kerrobert, SK, CAN | 6'2" | 165 lbs | |
| 2 | #33 | 03/03/2011 | Fort Sill, OK, USA | 6'4" | 181 lbs | |
| 3 | #65 | 03/11/2011 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | 5'10" | 170 lbs | |
| 4 | #74 | 01/02/2011 | Grande Prairie, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 181 lbs | |
| 7 | #149 | 04/12/2011 | Macklin, SK, CAN | 5'5" | 130 lbs | |
| 9 | #187 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | #210 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | #233 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | #256 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | #279 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 | ||||||
| 1 | #6 | 02/05/2010 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | 5'9" | 141 lbs | |
| 1 | #13 | 02/25/2010 | Dominion City, MB, CAN | 6'0" | 185 lbs | |
| 5 | #101 | 02/05/2010 | Port Coquitlam, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 183 lbs | |
| 5 | #103 | 02/17/2010 | Prince Albert, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 176 lbs | |
| 7 | #157 | 06/15/2006 | Lugano, SUI | 5'9" | 168 lbs | |
| 8 | #169 | 02/03/2010 | Drumheller, AB, CAN | - | - | |
| 8 | #172 | 06/24/2010 | North Vancouver, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 190 lbs | |
| 9 | #192 | 03/31/2010 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 185 lbs | |
| 9 | #195 | 02/17/2010 | - | 5'10" | 161 lbs | |
| 10 | #218 | 09/20/2010 | Albuquerque, NM, USA | 5'11" | 190 lbs | |
| 2024 | ||||||
| 1 | #10 | 05/13/2009 | Nipawin, SK, CAN | 5'11" | 183 lbs | |
| 3 | #55 | 01/06/2009 | Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | 6'3" | 209 lbs | |
| 4 | #70 | 06/17/2009 | Maple Ridge, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 185 lbs | |
| 5 | #94 | 06/23/2009 | Chilliwack, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 183 lbs | |
| 6 | #121 | 07/26/2009 | Carstairs, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 214 lbs | |
| 7 | #143 | 03/21/2009 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 183 lbs | |
| 9 | #187 | 07/10/2009 | Rockyview, AB, CAN | 6'4" | 209 lbs | |
| 10 | #209 | 01/02/2009 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 181 lbs | |
| 11 | #231 | 03/15/2009 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 183 lbs | |
| 12 | #253 | 04/02/2009 | Edmonton, AB, CAN | 6'3" | 181 lbs | |
| 13 | #275 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |





